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Mentor Candice Mizera posted an update 5 days ago
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Daniel Heilman posted an update 2 weeks ago
Is there anyone in this group that is using a perennial multiple species forage crop rotation with row/cash cropping system? 2-4 years livestock grazed forage and then worked into a row crop rotation. The british call it a ley. I’m looking for mentors or conversion. Thank you.
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That sounds interesting. Dewayne Beck has mentioned a similar system used in South America.
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T j Knutson posted an update 2 weeks ago
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Hey TJ, good question. I don’t have much experience with cattle marketing. But was curious what your feeding program was for these cattle?
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Jacob Roark posted an update 2 weeks ago
Absolute failure.
This field was wheat in 2023. Has been no till since 2021. I drilled rye into the stubble in the fall of 2023.
Spring 2024 had a good stand but it was wet and cold so I didn’t get beans planted until the first week of june and the rye was 8 ft tall. Had to plant into it pretty wet because with the rye the soil…
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I tried to upload pics, but they fail every time for some reason.
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Jacob this field still had a big amount of rye residue that was kill after planting beans in June of 2024?
I have been no tilling into wheat stubble for 30 years and have never experienced a spring like this as far as the amount of residue, tremendous residue. I was excited also to have such great cover but also was concerned about the…
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SDSHC Baylee Lukonen posted an update 8 weeks ago
It’s never too early to be planning ahead. If you’ve got small grains or any silage acres planted, it’s a great time to be thinking about planting a cover crop after harvest. South Dakota Soil Health Coalition has cost share available for cover crops. You can find more information and the application at https://www.sdsoilhealthcoalition.org/319-program/
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Brice Bultje posted an update 8 weeks ago
Good morning! What species are many of you using for interseeding into corn? Looking for something economical for grazing after harvest and chopping. I’ve looked at forage beans for the chopping acres but just seeing what’s out there working.
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I fly on cereal rye in late August. May be small impact for grazing in fall, but the potential is in spring. Gives flexibility to graze before pastures are ready. We use it more for planting beans into the growing rye, which eliminates any erosion during wind events like last week.
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I I think the Forage peas would work, but It depends on your herbicide program and goals and typical rainfall. If you want it to winterkill, I would say oats after chopping if you chop in early September, you should get great fall growth. Purple top turnips are wonderful grazing in the winter
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Candice Mizera posted an update 2 months ago
We did however get all the crops planted except Sunflowers and at least we’ll have a lot of grass for the cows😊 even planted some corn green into rye
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Candice Mizera posted an update 2 months ago
Got to Love 50+mph winds, 4.5 inches+ of rain in 24 hrs, thankful for the rain but holy buckets the wind is brutal
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Jacob Roark posted an update 2 months ago
Lots of windy days this week. Neighbor took prevent plant on quite a few acres last year. No cover crop, just sprayed the weeds. Worked it this spring and the soil is like talcum. Such a contrast to even the other conventional acres around it that at least had a crop last year.
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That’s unfortunate but such a great reminder of what Not to do. Living roots and minimal disturbance are so beneficial 👍
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Don Nickelson posted an update 2 months ago
Jumping into the wide row game with oats. Twin row 30” so far I started with full rate and dropped rate 10# each pass to find out a desirerable seeding rate. Just playing around with a few acres with no expectations just curious on test weight and other quality differences. Any ifeas or thoughts on what to look for or try?
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You thinking planting beans between the rows and double croping?
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Not here I don’t plan to. But we planted a spot like this on ( Taylor Sumption’s (Anthem Oats) field as well and plan to plant soybeans between those rows.
I’m trying to figure out the ideal planting rate. So if there is a stand that doesn’t look good after emergence I’ll swing in and plant corn on that area
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